starting up

i just bought an 87 crx-hf carbed (D15A2) and every time i go to start it when the motor is cold the first time i start it it dies, then i start it again and it runs just fine. im new in owning a carbed car and just wanted to know if thats normal. does anyone els have the same problem?

either the electric choke isn't working properly or the idle is simply set a little low.

thanks for the info